How to Cultivate a Grateful Heart | Your Nightly Prayer

Gratitude isn’t always easy—especially when life feels overwhelming, disappointing, or rushed.

Updated Aug 21, 2025

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Gratitude isn’t always easy—especially when life feels overwhelming, disappointing, or rushed. But Scripture shows us that giving thanks is more than a reaction to good things; it’s a discipline that shapes our faith and opens our eyes to God's goodness. 📖 “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In today’s prayer and reflection, we ask God to help us develop hearts that notice His faithfulness—not just when life is good, but also in the hard, quiet, and ordinary moments. A grateful heart doesn’t ignore pain—it surrenders it, trusting that God is still working in and through it. Let gratitude reframe your perspective and renew your spirit.

Originally published August 21, 2025.

rachael adams Author of A Little Goes a Long Way and host of The Love Offering podcast, Rachael Adams, hopes to help women realize their God-given purpose and significance. She and her husband, Bryan, live in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate. Her work has been featured on Crosswalk, Proverbs 31, Today Parenting, and YouVersion. Connect with her by visiting rachaelkadams.com, searching @rachaeladamsauthor on social media, and tuning in to The Love Offering podcast every Tuesday on your favorite listening platform.